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Cherish The Ladies

Cherish The Ladies have grown from a one-time concert concept to an Irishtraditional music sensation, literally the most successful and sought-afterIrish-American group in Celtic musichistory.

Though initially the group wonrecognition as the first and only allwomantraditional Irish band, they soon established themselves asmusicians and performers withoutpeer and have won many thousandsof listeners and fans.

With their unique, spectacular blend of virtuoso instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing, this powerhouse group combines all the facets of Irish traditional culture and puts them forth in an immensely humorous and entertaining package.

Cherish The Ladies has shared the stage with such noted entertainers as James Taylor, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Clancy Brothers, Tommy Makem, The Chieftains and dozens of symphony orchestras.

The “Celtic Album”, their collaboration with the Boston Pops Symphony, led to a 1999 Grammy nomination.

The Board of Directors of The American Ireland Fund
and 2003 Dinner Co-Chairmen

cordially invite you to
THE AMERICAN IRELAND FUND’S
28TH ANNUAL NEW YORK DINNER GALA

Dinner Co-Chairmen
Christopher M. “Kip” Condron
James F. Higgins
Denis P. Kelleher
Robert J. McCann

Vice Chairmen
Hunter W. Allen
Robert L. Cunningham
Michael P. Higgins
Brian P. Hull
John F. M. O’Donoghue
Ciaran T. O’Kelly

The Leslie C. Quick, Jr. Leadership Award Recipients
John G. Duffy, President & CEO
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.

Thomas F. O’Neill, Principal
Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P.

Musical performance by
Cherish The Ladies

Thursday, May 8, 2003
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York City

Cocktail Reception 7:00 pm, Dinner 8:00 pm
Dancing and Irish Coffee Bar immediately following

Black Tie

Special Olympics is one of the nearly 400 charitable organizations supported by The American Ireland Fund in 2003. Grants from the Fund to worthy Irish organizations will total $10 million in 2003.

A portion of the proceeds from the New York Gala will defray the expenses of American Special Olympians while in Ireland.

For additional information, please call:
Carla Capone at the AIF Benefit Office

tel: 212.213.1166 or fax: 212.213.4144 or email: cccevents@aol.com

R E S E R V A T I O N S

Patron Package $50,000
• Premier table of 12
• Two round trip tickets to visit Ireland and attend the June 2003 Ireland Funds Conference, includes VIP seating at the Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics in Dublin, Ireland
• A Waterford Crystal Gift Certificate, valued at $5000
• Twelve Tickets to the Cocktail Reception
• Invitation for two to all 2003 AIF dinners throughout the U.S.
• Four-color advertisement in the Dinner Journal with prominent placement
• Photo recognition in the Dinner Journal

Benefactor Package $25,000
• Prime table of 10
• Ten Tickets to the Cocktail Reception
• Invitation for two to all 2003 AIF dinners throughout the U.S.
• Four-color advertisement in the Dinner Journal with prominent placement
• Photo recognition in the Dinner Journal

Founder Package $15,000
• Select table of 10
• Ten Tickets to the Cocktail Reception
• Invitation for two to all 2003 AIF dinners throughout the U.S.
• Four-color advertisement in the Dinner Journal
• Photo recognition in the Dinner Journal

Member Package $10,000
• Table of 10
• Ten Tickets to the Cocktail Reception
• Invitation for two to all 2003 AIF dinners throughout the U.S.
• Photo recognition in the Dinner Journal

Contributor Package $7,500
• Table of 8 in the First Tier
• Eight Tickets to the Cocktail Reception
• Invitation for two to all 2003 AIF dinners throughout the U.S.
• Listing in the Dinner Journal

Individual Tickets $675
• One ticket to the Dinner and Cocktail Reception

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